Dr. Stephanie Muylaert, MD
Surgeon
11961 Lioness Way Parker CO, 80134Rating
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About
Dr. Stephanie J. Muylaert is an AAO board-certified ophthalmologist in Denver, CO, specializing in cataract and glaucoma surgery. This includes a multitude of medical and surgical glaucoma treatments for mild to advanced disease, in addition to LenSx laser-assisted cataract surgery, ORA technology, and premium lenses including multifocal, light adjustable, and astigmatic correcting lenses.
Dr. Muylaert completed residency training at the State University of New York, Stony Brook followed by a glaucoma fellowship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mt. Sinai in New York, NY. After her fellowship, Dr. Muylaert was an attending physician at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mt. Sinai. She provided direct oversight to residents in the glaucoma clinic and operating room. Her dedication to resident education continued when she joined the Weill Cornell Department of Ophthalmology as an Assistant Professor. She supervised both resident and fellow clinical and surgical skills and served as the Co-Director of the Glaucoma service.
She also completed the Clinical Quality Fellowship Program in New York, NY. This prestigious program sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) and United Hospital Fund (UHF) offers specialty training in quality and patient safety to clinicians in the New York City area. Dr. Muylaert was the first ophthalmologist accepted into the fellowship and subsequently became the Quality & Patient Safety Co-Chair of her department at Weill Cornell.
After a wonderful 10 years in New York City, Dr. Muylaert and her family moved to Denver, CO. Dr. Muylaert sincerely values providing a high quality of care and patient education. She believes open discussions with patients and keeping them actively involved in their eye care directly impacts the success of their treatment and helps them maintain the best vision possible.
Education and Training
University of Texas Medical School MD 2008
Southern Methodist University BS 2004
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor Weill Cornell Medicine 2015 - 2020
- QPS Co-Chairman Department of Ophthalmology, WCM 2017 - 2020
- Glaucoma Service Co-Director Department of Ophthalmology, WCM 2019 - 2020
- Attending Physician NY Presbyterian Weill Cornell Eye Associates 2015 - 2020
- Attending Physician New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mt. Sinai, Ophthalmology 2013 - 2015
Awards
- Chief Resident 2011
- Phi Beta Kappa 2004
- Robert S. Hyer Society: SMU’s most prestigious honor society 2003
- SMU Scholar Award 2002
- Outstanding Senior Award in Biological Sciences: Valedictorian, Biological Sciences 2004
- ARVO Travel Grant Recipient 2013
Professional Memberships
- American Glaucoma Society
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Women in Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mt. Sinai Glaucoma 2013
- Clinical Quality Fellowship Program; Greater New York Hospital Association & United Hospital Fund 2017
Treatments
- Lasers and intraocular implants for glaucoma, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries, variety of stents and drainage implants for glaucoma. Cataract surgery, including laser-assisted cataract surgery, and premium lenses including multifocal and astigmatic correcting lenses.
Internships
- Methodist Hospital in Dallas, TX
Fellowships
- Glaucoma: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mt. Sinai, NY; Clinical Quality Fellowship Program, New York, NY
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society Member, New York Glaucoma Society Member, Women in Ophthalmology Member
Professional Affiliations
- Alcon pharmaceutical and surgical
What do you attribute your success to?
- passion love science love surgery love patients very supportive family knowing what I was getting into great study groups mentors Dr Anthony Lucci Dr Robert Feldman Dr Foreman Dad was obgyn Mom econimist for mobile
Areas of research
Research Grant funded studies involving ocular imaging;2014-2016 Quality and patient safety clinical process improvement 2015-2020Dr. Stephanie Muylaert, MD's Practice location
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